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How Much Alcohol?

Flowerstar1023Flowerstar1023
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So we're getting closer to the wedding and I'm wondering how much alcohol we should get. We're going with boxed wine and cases of beer.

Do you guys think 14 cases of beer and 36L of wine (equivalent of 48 bottles or 4 cases) will be enough for 120 adult guests? We'll also have soda, water, and iced tea in addition to the alcohol. 
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    HeathenSwanHeathenSwan member
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    This site,  http://www.winelog.net/googlegadget/DrinkCalculator, has a calculator, though to me, the amounts seem high (but I'm not much of a drinker). 
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    pantherRNpantherRN member
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    Is it a typical case of 24 bottles?
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    Flowerstar1023Flowerstar1023
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    Yea, 24 bottles. Probably yuengling and magic hat
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    lpowers1118lpowers1118
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    I think the drink calculator has no clue what it is dealing with when it comes to men at weddings to be honest.  Most men are going to drink more than 4 beers in a typical 4 hour length cocktail/reception.  Most when will do at least 2 bottles of beer per hour, but thats just a typical bar when they are paying for it, if the bill is on you, they will drink plenty.  I think we've all heard it before, " I go to weddings for the open bar."
    You also have to take your guests into account, what type of crowd are they.  If you are inviting a lot of younger people, then yes you need more drinks.  If the majority are older guests, you could be fine with that number you have.  

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